Mike's Moment Of… Dramatic Exploration

Season 2 | Episode 3

Guest: Marcos James

In this deeply engaging episode of Mike's Moment Of… Dramatic Exploration, host Michael Sean Harris reconnects with longtime friend, collaborator, and internationally successful actor Marcos James for an expansive conversation about craft, culture, discipline, and creative evolution.

From their formative years with Cathi Levy's Little People and Teen Players Club and Ashe, to Marcos' rise on the West End, this episode traces a journey rooted in Jamaican training and global ambition. Marcos shares how a chance audition led him from Carmen to Disney's The Lion King in London—making him one of the first fully Jamaican-trained performers cast in the West End production.

The conversation moves through pivotal career moments, including:

• His transition from dancer to leading actor in The Mahabharata at Sadler's Wells
• Grueling physical training and stage combat with Royal Opera's Aida
• Landing the role of White Rat (Unsullied) on HBO's Game of Thrones—a casting that changed his life overnight
• Navigating identity, ambiguity, and accent as tools rather than limitations in casting
• His leap from London to Los Angeles, adjusting to Hollywood's casting culture, and building a thriving screen career

Marcos also reflects on recent work including Keeping Up with the Joneses, The Family Business, Days of Our Lives, and the Amazon film Cabin Pressure, where his extensive movement and combat training continues to inform his screen performances.

The episode culminates with an exciting deep dive into Marcos' original film project, Ceremony: Last of the Bloodlines—a culturally rooted psychological horror exploring trauma, inheritance, fractured family bonds, and ancestral ceremony, inspired by Caribbean spiritual traditions. Marcos discusses writing the screenplay, assembling an international creative team, and the journey toward funding and production.

This episode is a masterclass in artistic longevity, cultural authenticity, and trusting the moments that shape your path.

🎭 A must-listen for actors, creatives, and storytellers navigating purpose, preparation, and global artistry.

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Available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms via the Reggae Online Podcast Channel.

🎧 Also Explore

• Mike's Moment Of… Songs and Stories
• Di Tallawah Table

• • Michael Sean Harris' avant-garde release Under God — streaming now on all platforms

Mike's Moment Of... Songs and Stories (S2 E2): Wayne Armond

In this rich and soulful episode of Mike's Moment Of… Songs and Stories, Michael Sean Harris sits down with legendary Jamaican singer, guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of Chalice, Wayne Armond. Known for timeless recordings and a career that spans decades of Jamaican music history, Wayne brings wisdom, humor, and generous storytelling as he reflects on his creative journey.

Together, they dive into the origins of beloved songs, the evolution of his writing and production style, and the behind-the-scenes moments that shaped one of Jamaica's most iconic bands.

In This Episode

• The story behind "I Still Love You"
• Songwriting inspiration
• How "Dance Hall Monic" came about
• Approach to production
• Priceless memories

Wayne Armond is a celebrated Jamaican musician, songwriter, vocalist, and producer best known as a founding member of the pioneering reggae band Chalice. With a signature voice and an unmistakable melodic sensibility, Wayne has contributed to some of Jamaica's most enduring musical moments—both with the band and as a solo artist and collaborator. From anthemic hits to deeply personal ballads, Wayne's work has helped define a generation of Jamaican sound and continues to inspire artists across genres and borders.

Mike's Moment Of… is a podcast hosted by Michael Sean Harris, exploring creativity, culture, and spirit through conversations with artists, thinkers, and storytellers from Jamaica, the Caribbean, and beyond.

Each episode is a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect through life, creativity, innovation and the arts.

This conversation is a treasure for music lovers, musicians, and fans of Jamaican artistry. Wayne Armond gives rare insight into the craftsmanship, lived experience, and heart behind some of the island's most meaningful songs—offering wisdom, laughter, and inspiration in every moment.

Connect with Wayne Armond

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wayne.armond.7

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/armondwayne

Youtube https://youtube.com/channel/UCAbN3lQZvXvHKZk8SmQLdfA?si=iu3JN0ELT-p-qpKX

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CREDITS

Host: Michael Sean Harris
Production:n Michael Sean Harris
Music: Michael Sean Harris

Connect with Michael Sean Harris / Reggae Online

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Mike's Moment Of... Roots Evolution (S2 E1): Clinton Fearon

In this powerful Season 2 premiere, Michael Sean Harris sits down with legendary reggae artist Clinton Fearon for an inspiring conversation about his journey from the hills of St. Andrew, Jamaica to becoming one of the most respected voices in roots reggae. Together, they explore the evolution of his sound, the lessons learned with The Gladiators, the spiritual and philosophical core of his songwriting, and how he continues to uplift global audiences through music filled with truth, joy, and resilience.

Whether you're a musician, a reggae lover, or simply someone drawn to stories of purpose and creativity, this episode will leave you rooted, grounded, and inspired.

Topics Covered

• Clinton's early memories learning guitar
• Impactful moments with The Gladiators
• His approach to songwriting, storytelling, and conscious lyricism
• Some of his philosophies
• Advice for young musicians and Clinton's thoughts on legacy

Clinton Fearon is a Jamaican-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose music has influenced generations of reggae artists. After years of shaping the sound of The Gladiators in the 1970s, he moved on to create a vibrant solo career, blending deep roots, acoustic warmth, and lyrical wisdom. His music is known for its positivity, humility, and power—resonating with audiences worldwide.

Mike's Moment Of… is a podcast hosted by Michael Sean Harris, exploring creativity, culture, and spirit through conversations with artists, thinkers, and storytellers from Jamaica, the Caribbean, and beyond.

Each episode is a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect through life, creativity, innovation and the arts.

Connect with Clinton Fearon

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ClintonFearonMusic

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clintonfearon

Youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/ClintonFearon

Website http://www.clintonfearon.com

Twitter https://twitter.com/clintonfearon

Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/clinton-fearon

MUSIC VIDEOS (selection)

On The Other Side (Live at Baco studio), 2021 https://youtu.be/s0sOHofIiw0

Fix It (single), 2020 https://youtu.be/dlrKeGBGbKM

Together Again (Clinton Fearon feat. Alpha Blondy), 2019 https://youtu.be/0d8wfInVBQo

Why Worry (History Say album), 2019 https://youtu.be/Lr8abFANyCI

🎧 Listen to Mike's Moment Of… wherever you get your podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/reggae-online/id6477742277?hasPaidContent=false
🌐 Follow on Instagram [ @mikesmomentof ] | YouTube [ https://youtube.com/@mikesmomentofpodcast ]
📩 Contact / Collaborate: [ mikesmomentof@gmail.com ]

CREDITS

Host: Michael Sean Harris
Production:n Michael Sean Harris
Music: Michael Sean Harris

Connect with Michael Sean Harris / Reggae Online

Instagram @aelsean / @reggaeonlineschool

YouTube @michaelseanharris / @reggaeonlineschool

Linktree @ReggaeOnline

Website michaelseanharris.com / reggae-on-line.com

We've reached EP 40!! My final episode in the season of #MikesMomentOf 🎉 This episode we do some Light Unpacking of a workshop run by Daphnie and Karl called We Are The Canon!
Link in bio or http://linktr.ee/aelsean

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Daphnie Sicre

Daphnie is currently researching the Afro-Latinx experience in theatre, which analyzes the discourse of race in performance-with particular interest in Latinx and Black Theatre. The focal point of her dissertation was the Afro-Latinx experience within the play Platanos & Collard Greens. She also focuses on Theatre for Social Change perspectives especially for Latinx Theatre, Latin American Theatre, Black Theatre, & Theatre of the Oppressed. Plus theories and practices of Hip Hop Theatre and Applied Theatre.

Karl O'Brian Williams

Karl O'Brian Williams is a Jamaican-born actor, playwright, producer, and educator. His acting career has taken him from stages in the Caribbean to those in New York, Toronto, and the United Kingdom. In 2019 he was co-writer on the short film "Winston," which received the following film festival selections: the Hip Hop Film Festival, Bronzelens, Circle City Film Festival, Queen City Film Festival, the Pan African Film Festival & the African-American Film Festival – the screenplay was adapted from Williams' Monologue "The Kept Man."

Links in Bio
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Links to Podcast, Book and Website
Folkbeats & Blipspeak Single: All Forgiven
www.michaelseanharris.com

The Book (Commission earned):
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On the penultimate episode in this 1st season of #MikesMomentOf I speak with my good friend Alayna Hughes about her journey so far as an audio engineer and music technologist.

Alayna was born and raised in Florida, but don´t hold that against her. She started recording music at age 15 and began playing guitar and drums as main instruments as well as making weird noises with drum machines. She attended Full Sail for Recording Arts and Berklee College of Music for Music Production and Engineering while being a drum set principle. After that, she worked in New York for companies such as Avatar Studios and Broadway Video before moving to Valencia to earn a Masters in Music Technology. Besides creating projects as Curiosibot, she creates electronic-rock music, creates videos, and experiments with game environments. Currently, she is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Information and Technology in the Multimodal Interaction Group within the Music Technology Group at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra Barcelona.

www.alaynahughes.com

www.curiosibot.com

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This week, Hazel returns to talk about the Maroons. Two episodes to go for this season. This is Ep 38 of #MikesMomentOf

COLONEL KISER COME OH

Lewin Collection CD65 #4. Moore Town, Portland. April 15, 1974. Maroon Day Celebration

Col. Kiser come oh we all a Maroon ay

Col. Kiser come oh we all a Maroon ay

Today a Maroon day …………………….

Ay ay aday, oh day ay ay ay

Col Kiser come oh we all a Maroon ay

When we dash a leg, we we benta war oh

We wi benta war oh we wi benta aya

We we benta war we wi benta ay

We wi benta war when we dash a leg

GUMBEY – Lacovia, St. Elizabeth

Lewin Collection CD35C #3 & #4.

"Oh poor Willhel oh"

Drumming and singing - Song – Poor Whilel –– Lacovia, St. Elizabeth - Gumbey

Folkbeats & Blipspeak Single: "All Forgiven"

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Website:

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The Book (Commission earned):

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This is my 'Not Halloween" episode …filled with more creepy Stories, Myths ands Superstitions from the Jamaican culture and folklore. Ep 37 #MikesMomentOf

Bob Marley- Mr Brown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EREMO3W0mNM

Andrea True Connection- White Witch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFSCdZlcYPI

ANANCY MASH WAY/WASH WAY
Lewin Collection CD19 #4. Baba Rowe Cawley, Accompong, St. Elizabeth, Feb, 1969.
Maroon

Anancy washa way pupu a yenken boy
Yu a yenken boy oh, clay ma adeayah
Clay ma edea aay ay, ay ay ayay oh say oh ah yaah
Anancy mash way, anancy mash way pupu a yenken boy,
Yu a yenken boy oh, clay ma eday ay, aay ay ay oh say oh ah ah

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Hazel returns to share in EP 36 Dinki, Zella, Gerreh + . Don't forget to check the show notes for extra links and lyrics. #MikesMomentOf @aelsean

Benta Instrument:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N-5qvJRaLI

NDTC Dance Gerrebenta

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmNC4q6F1i4

ACIJJMB Youtube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/user/ACIJJMB/videos

ACIJJMB

https://acij-ioj.org.jm

WALK IN DEH Whylie Collection CD1 #6. Harmony Hall, St. Mary. 1976. Dinky Minny

Portland train a come, walk in deh, Portland train a come walk in deh

Batta go me batta come walk in deh, batta go me batta come, walk in deh.

Gawn dung a Ewarton, walk in deh, gawn dun a Ewarton, walk in deh,

Everybody kep dem seat, walk in deh, everybody get on board, walk in deh,

De train about to leave, walk in deh, me gawn dung a Ewarton, walk in deh,

Gawn dung a Ewarton, walk in deh.

Dis a train a High gate train, walk in deh, dis a train a High gate train, walk in deh.

Grantham a fret me boy, walk in deh, Grantham a fret me boy, walk in deh,

Porty me gawn go park, walk in deh, batta go me batta come, walk in deh

JOHN TURRANCE OOMAN Lewin Collection CD27#5. Riverside, Hanover, 19 August, 1969. Gerreh

John Turrance ooman, John Turrance ooman,

John turrance ooman, what a surrance ooman

Lef im bed a door, John Turance ooman, im nuh got no rain, John Turrance ooman

Lef im clothes a door, John Turrance ooman, an im nuh got no rain, John Turrance ooman

John Turrance ooman, John Turrance, John Turrance oomanm John Turrance ooman.

What a surrance ooman, John Turance ooman

What a surrance ooman, John Turrance ooman

Lef im draws a door, John Turrance ooman,

Lef im draws a door, John Turrance ooman

John Turrance ooman, John Turance ooman.

John Turrance ooman, John Turrance ooman.